Since the beginning of winter I haven't checked out the disc golf stuff on the internet that I used to. I used to keep up on the latest plastics, molds and other stuff using the PDGA board (among other sites) and was actually thinking of becoming a member. Now that they have reduced it to a "members only" thing now I have NO interest in joining the PDGA. Especially after reading some of the stuff I have seen here about that board. It sounds like nothing has changed since the last time I checked it out.

All I have to say is thanks to whoever is running this board for keeping it open to the public.

-DAllen

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I think the decision to make the pdga board exclusive to members was largely in repsonse to a lot of inflammatory posts made by nonmembers harshly criticizing the PDGA.

Today there is still some harsh criticism leveled at the PDGA and the BOD which is probably unfair. I guess they felt if they were going to have to be subjected to such public scrutiny they would atleast limit it to its dues paying members.

There's nothing wrong about an open debate and constructive criticism but many times it goes over the line. Hosting a message board can be a two edged sword. I enjoy having an arena for sharing new ideas and opinions but I've also seen the dark side where our leaders and volunteers are villified and have every decision called into question.

Private messaging is a far better method of taking up issues with our leadership, especially when what you have to say may be perceived as negative.

I am not defending the pdga's decision just sharing my take why they may have taken the action. And yes, we miss Blake and his wisdom over there.

the reason for my lack of posting is exactly what i had predicted would happen: the people with legitimate questions can no longer post them and therefore, there are very few legitimate answers to those questions for me to post.

One unique thing about disc golf (to me) was that amatuers and pros could mingle and have conversations together. There is no other sport where you could go online and talk to a professional. I mean, I can't ask a question about my serve and have Andy Rodick give me advice.

I was in awe when I first discovered the PDGA site where those that play tournaments can communicate with a recreational player such as myself.

They've eliminated that to some degree. Also, these pros and sponsored players have the inside scoop on new stuff. I don't remember which dude I was talking to, but he told me that one of the shoe companys was working on a dedicated shoe for disc golf (not to tell anyone though).

Honestly, I get more constructive advice/conversation on this site with less flaming. One of the reasons Blake is so helpful to me, is that I understand him. On the PDGA forum, he gave me (or someone else maybe) advice on putting, posted a pic for me on the grip to use, and either sent me a video or a link to the video. I could understand him, and I improved.

Although I am struggling with the concept of off axis torque (I understand it actually, just not sure how to eliminate it when it happens), his advice/suggestions are meaningful.

Jwt4412 wrote:I don't understand some of the lingo Blake uses, but when I work on my game up at #6 [I live four houses down from the course in the Park], I will do something and it clicks what Blake was sayin'...

My game has improved much and I credit this site...

Sometimes I don't understand him, but I think he tries to make it user friendly. Actually, most times I understand and just don't know how to correct it. This is when you post on this site!

Like I know about wrist roll and torque issues, but how do you help someone having these troubles?

Just became a PDGA member. I was pretty upset with the way they handled the forum thing, but decided that I'm gonna play some tourneys this year.
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